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Keynote Speakers
The visionaries shaping tomorrow’s dentistry.
Our keynote speakers are the architects who redefine how we diagnose, restore, and design oral health. With groundbreaking research, innovative technologies, and transformative clinical philosophies, they build the foundations of the smiles of the future. At Dent-X 2026, their ideas don’t just inform: they inspire bold steps forward in the evolution of dental care.
Keynote
Facial Harmony
DMD, DDS, Dr. HC, PhD
Christos Katsaros
Professor & Chair, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, University of Bern, Switzerland
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Beyond the Bone
DMD, DDS, MS, eMBA
Irina F. Drăgan
Periodontist and Clinician Scientist, The Perio Studio
Adj. Assoc. Professor Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Lecturer, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Adj. Assoc. Professor Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Lecturer, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Keynote
The Aesthetic Equation
DDS, PhD, MSc
Ronaldo Hirata
Assistant Professor – New York University College of Dentistry, Department of Biomaterials & Biomimetics
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Panel Speakers
Where expertise meets the blueprint of progress.
Each panel gathers leading clinicians, researchers, educators, and innovators who translate complex challenges into practical, future-ready solutions. They connect disciplines, refine standards, and offer a clear blueprint for the next era of dentistry: one that is digital, interdisciplinary, and patient-centered.